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Planning an extension, loft conversion or excavation? We'll handle every aspect of the Party Wall process — from serving notices to completing your Award.
The Party Wall process,
step by step
We manage the statutory process on your behalf so your project stays on track and fully compliant.
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Free Initial Consultation
Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll discuss your proposed works, explain your obligations under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, answer any questions you may have, and provide a fixed-fee quotation with no hidden costs.
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Instruction
Once you are happy to proceed, we'll send you our statutory Letter of Appointment, which gives one of our surveyors authority under the Act to handle the process from start to finish, keeping you informed at every stage and making the legal requirements as straightforward as possible.
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Party Wall Notice
Serving Notice is the first stage of your project. Your Notice will be professionally researched, prepared and served correctly from the outset. Based on your neighbour's response, additional party wall services such as a Schedule of Condition or Party Wall Award may be required.
From this point, the process depends on how your neighbour responds.
If your neighbour consents
If your neighbour consents to the notice, you can usually proceed with your works once the statutory notice period has expired (or immediately where permitted). For additional protection, we can prepare a Schedule of Condition — a detailed written and photographic record of your neighbour's property before work begins. This provides valuable evidence should any damage claims arise during construction.
If your neighbour dissents
If your neighbour dissents or does not respond to the notice and follow-up letter, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires surveyor(s) to resolve the matter. We'll guide you through the process and prepare the appropriate Party Wall Award, which sets out the rights and responsibilities of both parties, explains how the works should be carried out, and includes a Schedule of Condition to protect everyone involved.
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Ready to Start Your Works
Once the appropriate Party Wall Award has been completed, your project can proceed.
We invoice on completion — not up front. You only pay once your Party Wall Award has been completed and issued.
About us.
We are a specialist firm of surveyors operating across London and the South East. Our dedicated team of professionals are committed to providing an outstanding service to every client, combining professional expertise with a personal, empathetic approach.
We understand that every matter is unique, which is why we take the time to listen, communicate clearly, and work towards the best possible outcome for everyone involved.
Why choose usWe focus exclusively on Party Wall matters, delivering expert guidance with a genuinely personal touch.
Specialist focus
Party Wall surveying is our sole focus. By concentrating exclusively on Party Wall matters, we've developed deep, specialist expertise in the legislation, procedures and practical issues that arise throughout the process. From straightforward residential works to complex projects, our focus means you're dealing with people who genuinely know Party Walls inside out.
Experienced surveyors
You can feel confident in our professionalism and the high standards we uphold. All of our surveyors are members of at least one of the following professional bodies and adhere to their respective codes of conduct: the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, the Pyramus & Thisbe Society, and the Chartered Institute of Building.
Personal approach
A personal service, with clear communication at every stage. We understand that Party Wall matters can feel complicated, unfamiliar and sometimes sensitive. That's why we take the time to listen, understand your particular circumstances and explain things clearly, providing calm, practical advice tailored to your individual matter.
Reduced cost and stress
We believe the smoothest way to manage party wall matters is through clear communication and transparency. Respecting your neighbours' concerns and working together helps achieve the best outcome for everyone.
Invoice on completion,
not up front
We believe our clients should only pay once we've delivered the service we've promised. That's why we don't ask for payment in advance. We issue our invoice only after your Party Wall Award has been completed and issued.
Continued support
Our service doesn't end when the Party Wall Award is served. We're available throughout your construction project to answer questions, provide practical guidance, and help resolve any issues that may arise.
Professional bodies
All of our surveyors are members of at least one of the following professional bodies and adhere to their respective codes of conduct.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Building Owners
What is the Party Wall Act?
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a framework for preventing and resolving disputes in relation to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of building owners carrying out works and adjoining owners affected by them.
Do I need to use the Party Wall Act?
You must follow the Act if your proposed works involve building on or astride a boundary, work to an existing party wall or party structure, or excavation within 3m (or 6m for deeper works) of a neighbouring property's foundations. If you're unsure whether your project is notifiable, we can advise.
How do I comply with the Party Wall Act?
Compliance means serving the correct statutory notices on your neighbours, allowing the applicable statutory notice periods to run (generally two months for work to an existing party wall or structure, and one month for excavation or certain boundary works), and dealing with the statutory dispute procedure where required, including obtaining a Party Wall Award where necessary. We handle the entire process on your behalf.
When do I need a party wall surveyor?
You need a surveyor if a neighbour dissents to your notice or doesn't respond, or to prepare a Schedule of Condition. A surveyor ensures the process is handled correctly and protects you from future disputes.
How can I keep the costs as low as possible?
Serve notice early, communicate openly with your neighbours and encourage consent. Where surveyors are appointed, an Agreed Surveyor acting for both parties is often more cost-effective than two separate surveyors. We offer fixed-fee quotations with no hidden costs and invoice on completion.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your project and we'll provide clear, no-obligation advice.